I can’t help but agree with all that you wrote. As a Ghanaian living in America, I often times see my tribal cloth — Nwentom(or what it is commonly referred to, Kente) and symbols being appropriated by various Africans and African Americans. It is disheartening as it is not meant to be worn as a fashion or just worn like that as it is often worn at…

Express You: Safe Spaces at The Naked Convos

What is The Naked Convos?
Sometimes, being different is hard, but it doesn’t have to be. The Naked Convos provides a space for young Africans to have honest discussions about the things important to them. A winner of multiple Black Weblog Awards in 2013, The Naked Convos…

I AM MY BROTHERS KEEPER
 -for Kudzi

: PAIN

He lives downstairs
A stranger to me by choice or circumstance
He perpetually in his dark cave
Curtains drawn
Asleep , recording, making music, writings lyrics I am guessing
Every once in a while
As often as a leap year I can visit…

A few weeks ago, I was devastated seeing pictures from a Nigerian village where 61 children were killed by terrorists that burned them alive. There is a battle for the soul of Africa. So much love, such magical heart, but much work needed for people to rise in Love and transform nations to higher states. Keep standing, keep talking.